Issues in Domestic Violence: Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change

Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D.

Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D. is a psychologist in private practice specializing in eating disorders, as well as dual addictions, trauma, domestic violence and depression. She conducts individual and couples therapy with adolescent and adult clients. In addition to authoring numerous mental health courses she frequently blogs and writes newspaper articles about mental health topics.

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Course Summary

This course will provide an overview of the transtheoretical model of behavior change. It will also include motivational interviewing skills and techniques and their applicability to working with domestic violence.

Course Format

This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF or Word) and a practice test. When you're ready, purchase the course by clicking the "Add To Cart" button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.

Learning Objectives

Describe the MI stages of change.

Describe MI therapeutic principles.

Explain the challenges of working with perpetrators.

Course Syllabus

Introduction

Goals of the Transtheoretical Model

Motivational Interviewing Strategies

Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence

Working with Victims of Domestic Violence

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